HOME CARE and CARE MANAGEMENT in Marin, Sonoma and Napa, CA: Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

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Geriatric Care Manager is...

A Master's level professionals who specialize in assessing the needs of the elderly, or persons with an illness. They work to arrange for patient's needs and they provide assistance and oversight of medical issues.

Private Care Managers have training in elder care, social work, health care, and counseling. They also have extensive knowledge about medical resources and they are concerned with quality Standards of patient care. Additionally, they have relationships with agencies that provide resources and services in the community and make recommendations and referrals.

A Caregiver, on the other hand, provides direct personal care and companionship. Also, a Caregiver is able to do light housekeeping, prepare meals and assist in daily health routines for patients in the home, or at an Assisted Living Facility.

A Care Manager is a professional (nurse, counselor, social worker, gerontologist) who is trained to manage a range of health, psychological, emotional, functional, legal and financial issues.

Care Manager’s may oversee the recruitment, training and supervision of Caregivers, to ensure their work is in keeping with the standards of patient care. Care Managers also intervene with Caregiver issues and help to mediate crises.

Care Managers also have an intricate understanding of the health care field and have access to resources and services. They work collaboratively with nurses and physicians to insure that necessary treatments and therapies are received. They follow up to evaluate that the desired results are achieved and if more treatments are needed, they contact the treating MD or RN to request additional orders.

Why do I need the services
of a Professional

Care Manager?

The help of a Professional Care Manager allows relief from total responsibility for patient care. With comprehensive and seamless care in place, a certain peace of mind and the time to focus quality attention becomes possible for loved ones.

Everyone involved can sleep well at night, knowing that there is a reliable and competent professional, managing all care needs.

How are services paid?Heart & Soul Care Management services are billed on

an hourly and fee per service basis. Home care and Care Management services are priced separately. Fee schedules
are available upon request.

Heart & Soul Care will coordinate billing for long-term care insurance for Home Health Care, Medical Advocacy & Care Management services.

HOME CARE and CARE MANAGEMENT in Marin, Sonoma and Napa, CA

Monday, November 23, 2009

Lack of Social Engagement Is a Risk Factor for Self-Neglect in Older Adults

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